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Political, security, economic, social, and humanitarian news from Somalia. This section focuses on this rebuilding Horn of Africa nation at the heart of key regional challenges.
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Somalia: Hassan Sheikh claims the country has uranium, lithium, and cobalt
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud claims that Somalia has uranium, lithium, and cobalt. No volume of reserves or extraction timeline has been made public. -
Somalia: 1.5 million citizens now have national identity
Somalia claims to have registered 1.5 million citizens in its national identity system launched in 2023. NIRA now operates 59 centers, 17 mobile teams, and 31 registration points… -
Somalia: Washington proposes a one-year extension for UN logistical support
The United States proposes a twelve-month withdrawal period for UNSOS after December 31, 2026, instead of an immediate closure. The arrangement provides essential logistical support to the African… -
Somalia: 17 crew members released after 138 days in pirate captivity
The cargo ship MV Sward and its 17 crew members were released near Garacad, Puntland, after 138 days in captivity. The vessel was hijacked on April 26 off… -
Somalia: Dabageed demands political agreement before elections in Hiiraan
Hirshabelle Vice President Yusuf Hagar Dabageed states that the election scheduled for September 30 cannot take place in Hiiraan without a prior political agreement and consensus among local… -
Somalia: the Shebabs are making advances in the central part of the country
The Islamist insurgents shebabs announced on Sunday, August 2, the capture of Teedaan, a strategic locality in central Somalia, after 24 hours of fighting against government forces. Residents… -
Super Cup of Europe: the nomination of Omar Artan praised by CAF
The appointment of Omar Artan for the upcoming UEFA Super Cup continues to generate significant reactions on the African scene. The president of CAF, Patrice Motsepe, sees it… -
CDM 2026: Deported from the United States, the Somali Omar Artan appointed to officiate PSG – Aston Villa in the European Super Cup
Denied entry to the United States while he was scheduled to officiate at the upcoming World Cup, Omar Artan received a triumphant welcome upon his return to Somalia.… -
World Cup 2026: Controversy after the Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States.
The Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, selected for the 2026 World Cup, will not participate in the tournament after being denied entry to the United States at Miami… -
2026 World Cup: Somali referee Omar Artan turned away upon arrival in the United States
Just a few days before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, an unexpected incident has disrupted the preparations of Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan. Selected by FIFA… -
“I felt at home”: Samuel Eto’o visits Somalia in symbolic show of pan-African solidarity
Samuel Eto’o, former Cameroonian football star and current president of the Cameroon Football Federation, took part in a gala match in Mogadishu on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and… -
Somalia: Uncertainty Surrounds Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s Potential 2026 Candidacy
Will Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud step down at the end of his term? The question remains unanswered, according to Africanews. Reelected in 2022 for a second term,… -
Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud escapes assassination attempt by Al-Shabaab
The Somali government has confirmed that Tuesday’s explosion in Mogadishu was an assassination attempt against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, attributed to the Al-Shabaab terrorist group. According to the…